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Christie Signs Overdose Protection Act With Rocker Jon Bon Jovi At His Side

Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday signed into law a measure that protects drug users or witnesses who call 911 to report an overdose.

2013/05/02

A Suffolk County police officer demonstrates the administration of Narcan (credit: Josh Hagermann)

Narcan Nasal Spray Saves Dozens From Overdoses In Suffolk County

51 lives have been saved in the past six months in Suffolk County because police officers who have also been trained as EMTs have used the nasal spray Narcan to revive men and women who overdosed on drugs.

2013/02/27

A Suffolk County Police Cruiser - File / Photo: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880

Suffolk Cop Uses Nasal Spray To Save L.I. Man Who Overdosed On Heroin

The Suffolk County Police Department recently joined the New York State Department of Health’s pilot program involving the deployment of the intranasal anti-narcotic medication Narcan.

2012/08/01

The scene of an apparent murder-suicide. (Credit:Google Streetview)

Police: 2 Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide

A man and a woman were found dead inside of a Manhattan apartment, possibly the result of a murder-suicide.

2012/01/15

Comedian Greg Giraldo Dead At 44

Entertainment and gossip Web Site TMZ.com is reporting that comedian Greg Giraldo has died of an accidental overdose. He was 44.

2010/09/29

Murder Mystery Rocks Long Island Community

Mystery and murder on Long Island have sent a community reeling Sunday. A local man is in custody after apparently killing his wife, burning down their house, and then taking her body on a road trip to a local beach.

2010/08/29

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